megalith

American  

[meg-uh-lith] / ˈmɛg ə lɪθ /

noun

1. a stone of great size, especially in ancient construction work, as the Cyclopean masonry, or in prehistoric Neolithic remains, as dolmens or menhirs.

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megalith British  

/ ˈmɛɡəlɪθ /

noun

1. a stone of great size, esp one forming part of a prehistoric monument See also alignment circle

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• megalithic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of megalith

First recorded in 1850–55; mega- + -lith

Example Sentences

Mr. Campardo developed Tutti Frutti Megalith, a series of benches that he is fabricating himself.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Megalith has secretly had installed an express elevator from the basement right up to the earth's surface.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

Though shaken Megalith was not deterred from h is intent.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

The CIA tells me that Megalith, a veritable giant among giants, has assumed power.

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank

"Computer, give us an image of Megalith, hear?"

From The Tarn of Eternity by Tymon, Frank